Little red gun next to turntable.

As Jlind325is suggests, you're probably seeing a Zerostat which is used to dissipate the static electric charge that accumulates on your vinyl. I've used one for 20+ years and it still works well. Probably a more important accessory for your vinyl is a carbon fibre brush for removing static and surface dust. I like the Audioquest brush and use it before playing each side.

Y'all made my day :) great post!

BTW...I do have one of those red guns.

My Zerostat is over 20 years old now. Still works great!.
Back then they cost about $15 :-)

Best,

Paul :-)

It came with the Yanni Live at the Acropolis LP I bought. Guess they're meant to be played together.

Speaking of old school record 'cleaning' and treatment devices, what about those little brushes that have the radioactive element and are sold to photographers for cleaning lenses? I bought one back in the early seventies, i'm sure the 'active' element is long gone, but, suprisingly, the company is still in business and offers refills. The name escapes me for the moment, but for records that are already 'clean,' I liked this sucker for a quick dustup and anti-static treatment. Anybody else have one of these?